Santiago Festivals 2016-2017
Chile

Santiago FestivalsA wide range of festivals and events takes place within the city of Santiago, some of the main events are listed below:

January

Santiago Jazz Festival During the Santiago Jazz Festival there are superb concerts from local musicians usually held within the wonderful setting of the cities well known Parque de las Esculturas.

April

Santiago Marathon
Runners from both Chile and around the world come here to run in the formidable Santiago Marathon, which covers some 42.195 kilometers around the superb Chilean capital which starts and finishes at the Palacio de la Moneda. There is also a half marathon for those not wishing to go the whole distance but still enjoy a marathon within this beautiful city... more about Santiago Marathon

Vinos de Chile
The wine festival offers Chilean vineyards the chance to show case their delicious wines, with plenty of opportunities to both sample and buy quality wines from Chile. The event often takes place at Santiago's Hotel Plaza San Francisco.

May

Easter
Religious celebrations at Easter take place throughout Chile
with lavish floats and parades in celebration of the Christian festival... more about Easter in Chile

August

Virgen del CarmenThe Virgen del Carmen is both a religious, cultural and military festival, sometimes also called 'Army Day' in honour of the patron saint. During this time there are numerous military parades as well as colourful street processions, traditional music and dancing taking place throughout the city... more about the Virgen del Carmen

Santiago International Film Festival
Santiago's popular film festival offers the chance to view several film screenings by local and international artists... more about Santiago Film Festival

September

Fiestas Patrias Chile's Independence day is elaborately celebrated within the Plaza de Armas, where this cultural festival features traditional music, dancing and singing, in particular the Chile National Dance as well as plenty of food and beverages... more about Fiestas Patrias

October

Snickers UrbaniaAn impressive display of sporting skills can be viewed at the exhilarating Snickers Urbania, where BMX bikers and skateboarders show off their skills against one another in this adrenaline packed event. There is plenty of music, food and beverages to make this event all the more entertaining which is usually held at the Movistar Arena.

November

Chilean Arts and Crafts Festival
This festival offers visitors a great opportunity to see traditional handicrafts along with other entertainment such as music and dancing... Chilean Arts and Crafts Festival

December

Christmas
Christians celebrate throughout Santiago and indeed the rest of Chile during this religious time... more about Christmas in Chile

New Years Festival
As with any large city, new years eve celebrations are plentiful with loads of music, singing, dancing and fireworks to the bring the new year in with style... more about New Years Eve in Chile